The Untold Truth Of The Paralympic Games
Although disabled athletes have competed against one another for hundreds of years, the official Paralympic games didn't start until the mid-20th century.
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The First Black Presidential Candidate No One Remembers
The first Black presidential candidate that almost no one remembers was George Edwin Taylor, back in 1904. Though George Edwin Taylor lost, he made his mark.
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Things You May Not Know About Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan's life story is undeniably intriguing, but there's plenty that most fans don't know. Here are some things you may not know about Jackie Chan.
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What Vampires Look Like In Different Cultures
Blood-sucking entities that rise from the dead to prey on humans appear in legends all over the world. Here's what vampires look like in different cultures.
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The Untold Truth Of Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons have made a name for themselves for their unique style and constant evolution as musicians. This is the untold truth of Mumford & Sons.
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Messed Up Things That Happened After The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
BP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster in 2010 has had far-reaching effects beyond the immediate disaster.
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The Weird History Of The Garden Cemetery Movement
During the Victorian era, overcrowded graveyards and changing attitudes about death brought about the rise of garden cemeteries. This is their weird history.
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The Crazy Story Of Why The FBI Went Searching For Lost Treasure
The legend of the Dents Run gold has persisted into the present day with modern seekers. Here's why the FBI got involved in the hunt for lost Civil War treasure
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Rules Employees Of The British Royal Family Have To Follow
The British royal family has servants to do everything. However, working for the royals comes with very specific rules.
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False Things You Believe About Cheech And Chong
Whether you think they're always high or fluent in Spanish, you might be surprised. Here are some false things you might believe about Cheech and Chong.
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The Deadliest Bridge Disasters In History
From railway bridges collapsing to pedestrian being thrown to watery deaths, these are the deadliest bridge disasters in history.
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The Stories Behind Some Of The World's Most Famous Diaries
To truly appreciate the world's most famous diaries, you need to understand them in context. Here's the stories behind some of the world's most famous journals.
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What It's Really Like To Live In The Smallest Country In The World
The nine-island nation of Tuvalu is the world's smallest republic by population. Here's what it's like to live there, and how climate change has changed life.
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The Weird Truth About Glow-In-The-Dark Sharks
Bioluminescence is an ocean oddity that only gets creepier when it comes to the phenomenon of glow-in-the-dark sharks. Three new types were discovered in 2020!
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The Untold Truth About The Olympic Village
Have you ever wondered where the Olympians spend their time between events? This is the untold truth about the Olympic Village.
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The Real Reason Sharks Hunt At Different Times
Dawn and dusk have been considered the prime feeding times for sharks, but a new study shows that the dining habits of these predators may be more complicated.
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The Dark Secret About Fidel Castro The US Government Tried To Hide
The government of the United States ultimately took matters to an extreme when it tasked the CIA with assassinating the revolutionary Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
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The Untold Truth Of Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo has one of the most instantly recognizable faces in Hollywood. Let's take a look at the incredible untold truth of Danny Trejo.
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The Most Dangerous Martial Arts In The World
There are several styles of martial arts that stay true to their roots, continue to rely heavily on combative instruction, and may be considered dangerous.
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What Would Happen If Men No Longer Existed?
Science fiction loves to imagine what would happen if all of the men in the world stopped existing. But are the stereotypes backed up by real world evidence?
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15 Athletes To Watch During The Tokyo Olympics
We've compiled a handy guide of some of the most fascinating Olympians in Tokyo. Let's take a look at the 15 athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics.
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The Truth About The Greatest Train Heist In History
A group described as "six masked men" held up a Union Pacific Flyer train. Two men threatened Engineer W.H. Jones with guns and demanded he stop the train.
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You'll Never Guess The Pillsbury Doughboy's Real Name
Brands, not content to simply let their mascots sell us their products, will announce that their characters don't just hawk snack, they have entire backstories.
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The Surprising Place Alcatraz Prison Guards Lived
Since it's located on an island, Alcatraz employees couldn't simply go home after a hard day's work. So, where did the prison guards and other employees live?
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This Is Who Michael Jackson's Billie Jean Was Really About
Several songs that have become pop hits have been inspired by specific people who in one way or another touched the songwriter's life, for better or for worse.
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The Dark Side Of Winston Churchill Everyone Likes To Ignore
Despite his now mythic status in the British psyche, Winston Churchill was, after all, human, and, as academics are now keen to discuss, a deeply flawed one.
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The Real Reason The US Flag Has Been Redesigned Several Times
The many design changes of the U.S. flag have been responses to new states joining the union, as opposed to responses to criticisms of the flag's suitability.
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